Meat marinades are an excellent way to spice up a steak, but they're often packed with a ton of sodium and extra calories. If you want to enjoy a nice thick steak without the extra sodium, health blog The Greatist recommends soaking your steak in a little coffee.

The process is incredibly simple:

Try soaking those steaks in coffee for an hour before grilling for tender, flavorful, smoky meat without the extra calories and sodium. Coffee grounds also make a fantastic, crunchy rub for all those grilling favorites.

It might sound a little strange, but the amazing sounding combination of coffee and steak makes it worth at least a trial run. Let us know if you give it a shot yourself.